Epicauta cazieri
This record describes Epicauta cazieri (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
closely related to E. maculata , it differs in the protibial spurs and maxillary palpi being unmodified in the male and in the maculae of the head and pronotum being densely placed, as well as in having the tibiae and tarsi pale.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Meloidae (Blister Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Meloinae
- Tribe
- Epicautini
- Genus
- Epicauta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NM to w. TX / Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Oct
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Epicauta cazieri Dillon 1952
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Epicauta cazieri. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Epicauta cazieri
What is Epicauta cazieri?
Epicauta cazieri is a species in the family Meloidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Epicauta cazieri?
7-12 mm
How do you identify Epicauta cazieri?
closely related to E. maculata , it differs in the protibial spurs and maxillary palpi being unmodified in the male and in the maculae of the head and pronotum being densely placed, as well as in having the tibiae and tarsi pale.
Where is Epicauta cazieri found?
Range: NM to w. TX / Mex. - Map
When is Epicauta cazieri active?
Epicauta cazieri: seasonal activity - Mar-Oct.